The contract for construction of a new rail line for Gina Rinehart's Roy Hill mine has been deferred, with Macmahon Holdings citing the move as further evidence of a slowdown in the mining sector.
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Forge win Rio fuel contract
Forge has won a $70 million contract to build fuel infrastructure for Rio Tinto's Pilbara iron ore mines.
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Pilbara iron ore rail battle heats up
Fortescue has won its High Court appeal over access to Rio Tinto and BHP's iron ore rail networks in the Pilbara.
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Jobs cut at Rinehart’s Roy Hill
Just days after spruiking the jobs benefit of the Roy Hill mine rumours have emerged Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting has sacked workers on the project to cut costs.
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WA will need another 100,000 workers: Barnett
Western Australia Premier Colin Barnett says the state's resources sector will need another 100,000 skilled workers in the future.
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Shaky FMG cuts jobs, expansions, and assets
Fortescue Metals Group has deferred some expansions, sold assets, and cut hundreds of jobs in an effort to stay profitable.
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Rio reaffirms Pilbara push
Rio Tinto Pilbara iron ore head Greg Lilleyman has reaffirmed the miner's commitment to the Pilbara as Fortescue and BHP cut back their operations.
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Forge wins Rio Tinto power contract
Forge has won a $280 million contract to deliver power for Rio Tinto in the Pilbara.
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Doubts cloud Rinehart’s Roy Hill mine
Work on Gina Rinehart's Roy Hill mine in the Pilbara is progressing slower than expected and is facing a further cost blowout to the tune of $1 billion.
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Atlas confident despite tough conditions
Atlas Iron has blamed low commodity prices and the high Australian dollar for its full year loss of $114.6 million, but says it's still bullish on the future of iron ore mining.
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FMG posts strong profit, denies boom is over
Pilbara miner Fortescue Metals Group has posted a 53 per cent rise in profits, and rejected claims the mining boom is over.
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New rail infrastructure for East Pilbara
Iron ore miners Brockman and Atlas Iron have partnered with QR National to build new rail and port infrastructure in the Pilbara.
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Calibre wins Rio Tinto Yandicoogina contract
Calibre Group has been awarded a $150 million EPCM contract for Rio Tinto's Yandicoogina iron ore mine.
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BHP inks massive native title deal
BHP Billiton has signed a native title deal in the Pilbara that will deliver millions to traditional owners and clear the way for future expansions.
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FMG to use satellites to track Pilbara rail
Fortescue Metals Group will soon use a satellite tracking system to help monitor train movements in the Pilbara.
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CITIC blames skills shortage and inexperience for delays
CITIC Pacific mining has blamed weather delays, an "acute shortage" of electricians, and the inexperience of its lead contractor for delays on the Pilbara Sino Iron project.
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Iron ore miners may lose Port Hedland allocations
Iron ore miners that do not use their full shipping allocations at Port Hedland may lose their allocation rights.
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More uncertainty on BHP expansions
Deutsche Bank has joined a chorus of analysts calling on BHP Billiton to push back plans for its massive outer harbour development at Port Hedland.
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Iron ore prices now “less of a boys club”
Recent falls in iron ore prices are unlikely to worry Pilbara miners and changes in the market have made resources prices "less of a boys club," according to a Sydney analyst.
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NSW to help fill 8,500 Pilbara mining jobs
The Illawarra region of NSW is set to host a jobs forum to help find 8,500 workers for Gina Rinehart's Roy Hill mine in the Pilbara.
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